Posts by michanda
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Sep 16 2011 10:47 (UTC) |
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It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I would let everyone know my progress. Way to go hjoslyn87! Feels so great doesn't it? I started on May 28, and I am almost 4 months in. Still walking 4 miles everyday, watching what I eat, and feeling great! I have always struggled with my weight and can't believe that I am actually doing it this time! I feel great, and people are starting to notice too! Here are my stats: Starting weight: 280 Current weight: 239 Challenge goal weight: 236 Long-term goal weight: 180ish Pounds lost: 41 |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Aug 13 2011 08:14 (UTC) |
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Great job everyone!! Starting weight: 279 last weeks weight: 250 This weeks weight: 246.4 |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Aug 09 2011 09:51 (UTC) |
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Haven't posted in 2 weeks, so thought I better. Still going good. Still walking 4 miles everyday and eating great. Feels so good. starting weight: 279 last week: 254.4 current weight: 250
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Jul 24 2011 11:59 (UTC) |
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Forgot to weighin on Friday, so its Sunday instead. Last week I didn't lose anything thanks to my "monthly visitor". But this week was good. Still walking 4 miles everyday and watching what I eat. Can't wait to see what next week brings. Starting weight: 279 Last week: 256.6 This week: 254.4 Challenge goal: 236 Long term goal: 180 |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Jul 10 2011 12:58 (UTC) |
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Weekly Weigh-in: This week was pretty good. I went camping for 4 days, and thought for sure I would gain, but I actually lost 3 pounds!!! Still walking at least 4 miles everyday and eating great stuff. I actually got my bike out yesterday and rode for 1/2 hour. I haven't been on a bike for about 10 years!!! Boy does my butt hurt!! 77 pounds to go!!! Starting weight: 279 Last week: 259 Current weight: 256 Challenge weight: 236 Goal Weight: 180
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| Fitness | Nervous/Scared | Jul 06 2011 11:48 (UTC) |
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I have started dieting on May 28 and have lost 19 pounds. I walk 4-6 miles everyday, and my log term goal is to jog. I have started incorporating this into my walks. I will walk for 10 minutes and jog for about 5. Even though it is only 5 minutes, It is a big deal for me. I am 260 pounds, and when I did that first five minutes, I was so proud of my self. I do this everyday, and in the next week I will try to increase the jogging a couple minutes at a time. |
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| Weight Loss | Regarding daily calorie requirement | Jul 06 2011 11:43 (UTC) |
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Adding exercise will definately help shed those pounds. A 600 calorie deficit is good. Think that 3500 calories= 1 pound of body fat. So if you work out 6 days a week at a 600 calories deficit, that results in 3600 calories lost for one week which is 1 pound. I am allowed 1900 calories a day, but rarely make that. I usually end up with about an 800-1000 calorie/day deficit. I walk 4-6 miles everyday. I have started this on May 28, and have lost 19 pounds so far. So incorporating exercise into the plan will definately make a difference. Good luck. I hope this helps. |
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| Motivation | lost inches! | Jul 06 2011 11:36 (UTC) |
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way to go! It feels so great doesn't it? I have lost about 4 inches off my waist, 3 inches off my hips, 3 inches off my thighs, but have gained 2 inches on my calves. Must be muscle I'm sure, since I walk at least 4 miles everyday. I actually got into a pair of shorts that were too small when I bought them 2 years ago, I even have a little wiggle room. Keep up the good work!!! |
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| Foods | How often do you eat out? | Jul 02 2011 12:49 (UTC) |
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Very rarely do I eat out. I like to cook and its a lot cheaper. Maybe eat out 2-3 times a year. |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Jul 02 2011 12:47 (UTC) |
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Saturday weigh in: All is going well for this week. I had a barbque to go to last week and I was a little nervous about the food part, but I did well, didn't over-eat, and didn't have seconds. Still walking 4 miles everyday, weighing and measuring my food, and eating sensibly. Hope everyone is well. Starting weight: 279 Last weeks weight: 262 This weeks weight: 259 Challenge goal: 236 Long-term goal: 180 |
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| Weight Loss | Uncertain. | Jul 02 2011 08:39 (UTC) |
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I also have hypothytoidism. I would maybe suggest that you get your thyroid level rechecked. I have mine checked every 6 months just to make sure the pills I take are doing its job. Mine had to be adjusted a few times. Hope this helps. |
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| Weight Loss | How did you know it was time to change? and how have you achieved it? or began it? | Jun 29 2011 12:09 (UTC) |
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It all started for me when I had my cholesterol checked. I need to lower that and hope that losing some weight will do that for me. I started my journey on May 28, and I have lost 17 pounds so far. I still have a long way to go to get to a loss of 100 pounds, but I am off to a good start. I have not had a cheat day yet, I really don't see what the meaning of this is. I do not want to undo all the work I did the previous day. I love chips, and maybe once a week I will allow myself 1 serving, and then the craving is gone. I walk 4 miles every day, log and weigh all my food, and try to keep the cholesterol in mind and not focus on the weight so much. I really do not have a lot of cravings for food that I used to eat. I eat about 1700 good calories a day and feel satisfied with that. I drink lots of water and keep busy so I don't get bored and want to eat. I think you are doing great so far. Keep it up!! |
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| Health & Support | Medication / Anti Deps | Jun 27 2011 00:28 (UTC) |
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The first one I was put on was Abilify. It helped me tremendously. I also was put on Lamictal and Lexapro. This combination has does wonders for me and my depression. What type of Dr. do you see? Is it a general physician? I saw a Dr. that specialized in brain chemistry, and he helped me so much, I feel like my old self again. |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Jun 25 2011 08:13 (UTC) |
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Saturday weigh in: I have been doing great this week. For the week I have walked a total of 28 miles! I have been doing well with my food, still eating great stuff, and still measuring and logging everything. Today it is one month since I started my lifestyle change and I feel so much better and have so much energy. Looking forward to what the next month will bring. Starting Weight: 279 Last Weeks Weight: 266 This Weeks Weight: 262 Challenge Goal: 236 Long Term Goal: 180 |
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| Weight Loss | period pause | Jun 23 2011 12:05 (UTC) |
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I try not to weigh myself when I have my period. I tend to gain about 1-2 pounds that week. I will weigh in about 2-3 days after my period has ended, and then that weight is gone, sometimes plus some. Hope this helps. |
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| Weight Loss | Work out then REALLY want candy? | Jun 21 2011 11:44 (UTC) |
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Try eating a piece of dark chocolate like Hersheys miniatures. Just have a couple. |
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| Foods | New healthy foods you never thought were so good! | Jun 21 2011 11:37 (UTC) |
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I will have to try some of those. I love beets, squash, ground turkey. |
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| Recipes | Cheesecake recipe? | Jun 21 2011 09:51 (UTC) |
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I make some low fat mini-cheesecakes. They are so good. I make them in muffin tins, so they are portioned out. I have 1 for a serving. Line muffin tins with muffin liners. Put 1 whole vanilla waffer in the bottom for the crust. Mix 2 packages of low-fat cream cheese, 2 eggs (or you could use egg beaters), 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1 tsp. lemon juice, and a little salt. Mix together and spoon into muffin tins. Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until set. Cool and I top them with a little pie filling. I like apple or lemon. They are really good, and since they are in muffin tins, they are portioned out for you already. That way your not tempted to eat a huge slice. Hope this helps. |
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| Foods | Need healty, crunchy snack ideas! | Jun 18 2011 16:01 (UTC) |
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Neve thought of dry cereal! I'll definately do that one. Thanks. |
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| Motivation | Challenge June 1st- Nov 30th | Jun 18 2011 09:33 (UTC) |
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Is it to late to join in? I have started a healthier lifestyle 3 weeks ago today. I have lost 13 pounds so far. I am trying to lower my cholesterol and take off some weight. I have to go back to the Dr. in November to have my cholesterol checked again, so I would love to do this challenge since it is till November. I'm 5'7", started at 279. I am a stay at home mom of an 8 year old, 5 year old, and a 1 year old. Since I am a stay at home mom, I really have no excuse that I cannot find the time, aside from chasing after 3 VERY active kids all day! I have been doing well at measuring all my food, logging everything, exercising, and reaching my calories. I have drastically changed my eating habits. Starting weight: 266 Goal weight for challenge: 236 Long term goal weight: 180 Fitness Goal: I walk at least 4 miles everyday right now. My long term goal is to be able to jog, slowly at first of course. Personal Goal: I always put everyone elses needs before mine. My goal is to take some time for myself every once in a while. Whether it is vegging out in my bedroom with a magazine, or whatever, just so I am alone and it is quiet for a few minutes.
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